Judy Sheer Watters's Blog, page 13
March 6, 2014
Down Memory Lane
Last June, my husband and I traveled to Wellsboro for the signing of my very first book at From My Shelf bookstore on Main Street. While there, I reaped an entire week of nostalgic and warm memories of my idyllic childhood. We drove into town on the Wednesday before Laurel Festival and saw the town [...]
The Woes of the Everyday Housewife
Okay, so this may not be the most flattering picture of my sister. Virginia is very attractive and has always been the picture of an exquisite lady of culture. However, this picture was taken as she so skillfully demonstrated the depth of her new washing machine. Let me go back and say that for almost [...]
January 18, 2014
Wisdom from Mom
With Mom in the car this morning, I took mileage for a new walking route. I have only done one mile every morning and every night for a very long time. I used to do three miles twice a day. However, my doctor said no more hills for a while, but I do want to [...]
January 15, 2014
What Rules? Grandma’s Here
What happens at your house when Grandma comes? See what rules are tossed aside when Grandma comes to stay with us.
October 7, 2013
Today is the Day
Today is the day, 31 years ago, that we laid our daddy to rest in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery. October 7, 1982–the trees had taken on their fall colors of bright reds and golden yellows. I remember the crisp fall Pennsylvania air had a woodsy smell, the smell of the trees and ground preparing to [...]
September 15, 2013
In God’s Perfect Timing, Of Course
What a gift I found this morning. Lately, I have been reading God’s Little Devotional Book of Prayer. I decided to look for one of my old prayer journals and see what prayers had been answered. I have several prayer journals—all only half filled. My life goes in waves. For several months, I write profusely [...]
July 25, 2013
Good Evening—Welcome to Tanglewood
My two week vacation in the Berkshires was extended somewhat. Mom loves the Berkshires, so I asked her if she would like to join me for the two weeks. And because she loves the Berkshires, we decided to spend more time here—like six weeks. I have to admit, I could be swallowed up here in [...]
June 26, 2013
Branding Rock Trek: A Journey through Time Clover Creek— Suzanne Huxhold
There are special places in this world. Places that, for often-inexplicable reasons, attract people and extract emotion far beyond what is considered normal. The Wailing Wall, for example, Mecca. Graceland. I went to one of those places a couple months ago. It wasn’t Graceland, but it was pretty amazing. I get misty just thinking about [...]
May 26, 2013
The Stories that Bind Us–A Must Read
In my internet wanderings this morning, I ran across this article about the importance of knowing our family history. Today, more than ever, family stories are being lost. Many times, we find that the younger generation is too busy carving out an income for their own family to sit and ask Grandma or Grandpa about [...]
May 12, 2013
Tripping around John’s Barn
Mom is 92 years young. She is the sweetest person you will ever meet, but sometimes her thought process makes me want to tear my hair out. Oh, don’t get me wrong. Mom is definitely in charge of all her mental faculties. She can remember everything in her youth, all the birthdays of her children, [...]
